No question, John Callahan said, those were back points. Felt like five seconds, much less two. Ten days later, Callahan still thinks his consolation-round bout at the PIAA championships should have gone into the ultimate-tiebreaker period tied 5-5. But at least on Monday, he had a chance to bury that loss. "This is the last time I'll put on a Freedom singlet," the senior said, "and it feels better after a win than a loss." Callahan scored a 3-1 decision at the Easton Lions Wrestling Classic on Monday, putting a bow on a senior year that included a District 11 title. Callahan's victory helped the District 11 all-stars to a 28-18 victory over their New...

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